IPLAYWINNERIPLAYWINNERhttp://iplaywinner.com/news/2015-03-04T00:04:59ZSquarespaceNorCal Strongstyle Match Videos Spotted On Level Up Your Game & Avoiding the Puddlehttp://iplaywinner.com/news/2015/3/3/norcal-strongstyle-match-videos-spotted-on-level-up-your-gam.htmlThe Phantomnaut2015-03-03T21:35:00Z2015-03-03T21:35:00ZIf you been watching Tekken streams the past couple of days, you probably seen some matches from NorCal Strongstyle. For those who missed them, here is another chance.

Level Up Your Game and Avoiding the Puddle were hosting a couple of recorded matches from Strongstyle courtesy of organizer Bronson Tran. Most of the matches feature players from SoCal against various opponents. You can find the videos after the jump! Also follow LUYG and ATP on Twitch!

As for the official reveal of Strongstyle, stay tuned and follow IPLAYWINNER on Twitter and Facebook for updates.

]]>Understanding the Tekken 7 Combo System by Avoiding the Puddlehttp://iplaywinner.com/news/2015/3/3/understanding-the-tekken-7-combo-system-by-avoiding-the-pudd.htmlSuperFX2015-03-03T11:08:48Z2015-03-03T11:08:48ZAvoiding the Puddle's own Flying Wonkey has posted an explanation and breakdown of the changes that are coming to Tekken's combo system with its newest iteration. Wonkey explains, using videos and tweets from Japanese players, that the way most players perceived that combos would develop in the game—launcher, filler, new bound-type move, ender—actually can net players less damage than shorter, simple combos unless a wall or stage transition is present.

What this means for players is of course still being understood, but Wonkey posits that positioning and stage awareness may be more important than ever before in Tekken 7. And he is sure to point out that as T7 is still being updated all the time, these facts could change.

In collaboration with Hori, Arcade Shock is selling a new version of the VLX series made for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. The arcade stick still uses the large yet arcade-authentic body modeled after the Taito Vewlix cabinet in Japan. Unlike the previous versions sporting red and blue colors, the VLX Kuro is all black. Owners can expect Hori's Hayabusa lever and Kuro buttons equipped as well as a touchpad for those who have a PS4. Arcade Shock also worked with SPLITFRAME for an exclusive carrying bag for traveling players.

In one exchange, a player did mention that he might not go to EVO anymore because of this change. The community shouldn't be apathetic like this. There are a couple of solutions that players can use to get themselves to Las Vegas for the biggest fighting game tournament in the world.

]]>Japan Offering Rewards to TTT2 Players in Tekken 7http://iplaywinner.com/news/2015/2/25/japan-offering-rewards-to-ttt2-players-in-tekken-7.htmlSuperFX2015-02-26T07:48:47Z2015-02-26T07:48:47ZAvoiding the Puddle is reporting that the official Tekken Net website for Japan is now offering rewards to players who import their Tekken Tage Tournament 2 card data into the new site for Tekken 7.

Players who import their data will have their TTT2 ranks transferred to the new game, be given 100,000 gold in Tekken 7 and also have any tournament-won titles added to their new T7 profile. They will also be given an exclusive lifebar customization featuring Tekken series stalwart Mokujin. The lifebars show the character and have a wooden theme.

Players have until March 17 to receive the awards by importing their data. There is no indication at this time as to whether this offer will be extended to other regions as they receive Tekken 7.

The fourth edition of Gutter Trash took place at Heart of Gaming in London on Feb. 21. It was organized by the 3rd Strike UK Facebook group. The Shend re-uploaded matches from both singles and the team tournaments of Gutter Trash. The footage features players from all over England and some from neighboring European countries including France and Sweden.

USGamer did a special feature about "ufcgym," a "player" who goes on 3SOE's online ranked mode doing nothing. Players attempt to challenge him when he appears but receive no return. This static action, combined with his mysterious nature, made him infamous in the 3rd Strike community.

If you want to know more in detail about this unusual person, check out the full piece here. You can probably go on 3SOE right now and encounter ufcgym, doing absolutely nothing.

]]>Super Desperation Radio Episode 402 Archive Onlinehttp://iplaywinner.com/news/2015/2/24/super-desperation-radio-episode-402-archive-online.htmlSuperFX2015-02-24T21:55:53Z2015-02-24T21:55:53ZThe latest episode of Super Desperation Radio is now available for watching on IPLAYWINNER'S YouTube channel.

After a one-week holiday hiatus, Super Desperation Radio returned to cover a wealth of fighting game news. For starters, SDR talked about Winter Brawl and the several different blow-ups of the event, from trash talk on Twitter to getting swept in grudge matches.

Conversation then moved to the second Xrd location test and the unveiling of Tekken 7 in Japan, both of which will see a widespread release in March.

Lastly, the crew talked about Evo, the 2015 Capcom Pro Tour and increased payout structure. This lead into conversation about the game possibly being on PS4 for all events and the ever-rising costs of tournament play. With various barriers to entry coming hand-in-hand with bigger prize pools, what is next for fighting games?

Super Desperation Radio is live every Monday at 6:30 p.m. PST on Twitch and YouTube.

]]>A Detailed Examination of Dead or Alive 5: Last Round's Graphics by Digital Foundryhttp://iplaywinner.com/news/2015/2/24/a-detailed-examination-of-dead-or-alive-5-last-rounds-graphi.htmlThe Phantomnaut2015-02-24T19:29:27Z2015-02-24T19:29:27ZWith Dead or Alive 5: Last Round now available on multiple platforms, the go to graphical analysis group took a look at how they perform.

Eurogamer's Digital Foundry performed a multiplatform analysis of the game. Both current and last generation of consoles render the final DOA5 game at 1080p with 60fpsgameplay with the former running with minimal visual issues. The comparison piece includes high resolution screenshots showing specific differences and frame rate tests. The Xbox One version's performance issues is one of the major aspects featured.

]]>Dream Cancel Cup Tournament Circuit Announcedhttp://iplaywinner.com/news/2015/2/20/dream-cancel-cup-tournament-circuit-announced.htmlSuperFX2015-02-21T04:11:20Z2015-02-21T04:11:20ZOrganizers at SNK-centric forum Dream Cancel have announced a tournament series designed to bring together the best players in their scene. The Dream Cancel Cup Tournament Circuit Series will involve certified events across the U.S., giving players ranking points that will earn them invitations to the first Dream Cancel Cup, taking place at Winter Showdown 3 in Colordao in 2016.

All events including the final will be open entry, but ranking points will determine which players earn "invitations" to the Dream Cancel Cup, a tournament featuring King of Fighters XIII, King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match Final Edition and King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match. It is not known at this time if the invitations will grant any special benefits to the players.

In addition to normal certified tournaments, there will also be other ways for players to earn ranking points in the tournament series, including online events and even local tournaments that have been verified by Dream Cancel staff. For more details on the tournament series, head over to Dream Cancel.

]]>New KI Trailer Shows the Power of Aganos, Debuts New Characterhttp://iplaywinner.com/news/2015/2/20/new-ki-trailer-shows-the-power-of-aganos-debuts-new-characte.htmlSuperFX2015-02-20T21:40:07Z2015-02-20T21:40:07ZMicrosoft Studios and Iron Galaxy have released the debut trailer for Aganos, showcasing what the golem can do. A being constructed of rock, vines and armor, Aganos can turn into a boulder, summon walls of rock from the ground and seems to have armor on some if not all of his attacks.

Aganos. will release on Feb. 27 for owners of the Ultra Edition, while those with the Combo Breaker edition of Killer Instinct will have to wait until March 5.

However, Aganos was not the only character making an appearance in this new trailer. At the very end, a ghostly figure holding a bladed staff shambles in front of the camera before revealing a visage that contains eyes with no pupils and a mouth full of dagger-like teeth.

There is no other information on the character, but Microsoft Community Manager Mike Robles said she will be shown for the first time at PAX East, which takes place March 6-8, 2015.

Hit the jump for the trailer.

]]>KOF's Yagami Teams Joins Metal Slug Defensehttp://iplaywinner.com/news/2015/2/20/kofs-yagami-teams-joins-metal-slug-defense.htmlSuperFX2015-02-20T10:28:22Z2015-02-20T10:28:22ZMetal Slug Defense is adding another set of King of Fighters characters to its roster. Continuing the celebration of KOF's 20th anniversary and promoting Defense's 20 million downloads, Iori Yagami and his team from KOF '96 are joining the battle.

The Yagami Team—Iori Yagami, Vice and Mature—is downloadable content and will cost users $4.27. The team is available now as part of the game's most recent update.

]]>First Pictures of Tekken 7 Boss Kazumi Onlinehttp://iplaywinner.com/news/2015/2/17/first-pictures-of-tekken-7-boss-kazumi-online.htmlSuperFX2015-02-18T03:07:07Z2015-02-18T03:07:07ZKazumi Mishima is making her first appearance in the Tekken series of games, but not her first appearance in the lore: she appeared in the Tekken animated movie (although unnamed in the film) and her name has appeared in one of Tekken 2's stages.

The mother of Kazuya Mishima, it becomes clear that she is the reason that both Kazuya and Jin have devil forms once players arrive to fight her as the last boss of Tekken 7.

Avoiding the Puddle has some of the first screenshots of Kazumi's devil form, complete with a white face, horns and wings that appear to be made of fire. It remains to be seen if Devil Kazumi will be a playable character in Tekken 7.

]]>Capcom Details Pro Tour 2015, $500,000 in Prizeshttp://iplaywinner.com/news/2015/2/17/capcom-details-pro-tour-2015-500000-in-prizes.htmlSuperFX2015-02-18T02:11:36Z2015-02-18T02:11:36ZCapcom has released details for this year's Pro Tour, and both the event and the prizes have gotten bigger.

The number of premier events for the year has increased to 16, with three regions—North America, Europe and Asia—all receiving four tournaments while four more Wild Card spots will try to round out global presence. In addition, the number of players at Capcom Cup will be increasing to 32 players for 2015, with the top 15 competitors on the point leaderboard invited as well as the winners of the premier events.

Most significantly, however, is the increase in the prize pool for the Capcom Pro Tour 2015. Half a million dollars will be at stake throughout the year, with $50,000 added to Evolution 2015 and $250,000 added to Capcom Cup.

For a list of the Capcom Premier Events, as well as the prize breakdowns for each tournament, hit the jump.

]]>The Show That Sucks Award Show Tonight At 10pm PST!http://iplaywinner.com/news/2015/2/17/the-show-that-sucks-award-show-tonight-at-10pm-pst.htmlHarrison Young2015-02-17T20:25:38Z2015-02-17T20:25:38ZTonight will be The Show That Sucks first ever award show! Tune in this evening at 10pm PST to see who will win the least sought after awards on the internet! You can watch the show live on our Twitch.tv Channel.